Vehicle Description
Triple-deuce carbs, a five-speed stick-shift upgrade, and a
terrific red and white color combo headline what is already a
standout classic convertible. That's what makes this 1954 Ford
Crestline Sunliner is such an amazing value.
This is truly a rare sight on the vintage car scene. The V8
Sunliner was premium Ford with only the station wagons costing
more. So few were able to pay enough to get a Ford like this. And
while that kind of admiration only grows with time, this one was
also given some nice upgrades adding to the desirability today. The
red paint is an upgrade over the factory blue, because after all,
we love a classic red droptop. Nothing is more timeless than a
coordinating white top and whitewall tires. Plus, a great '50s
classic has plenty of bright work, so it's great to see it all so
complete. You have the jet-inspired hood ornament, trim framing all
the glass, Cadillac hubcaps, and the grille and front bumper that
both wrap around the edge. Our favorite piece is the trim that runs
the entire length of the car. Not only does it draw attention to
the rear fender artistry, but also it highlights how straight the
sheet metal is.
While this one looks great with the top up, it gets even better
with the flip of a switch. The power folding roof goes down to
reveal a full red and white interior. And with well-coordinated
seats, door panels, carpeting, and dash, it's a nice uniform
presentation. Plus, you have nice subtle upgrades like power
windows, the retro-style AM/FM/cassette stereo, and the artful
Impala steering wheel that follows the two-tone theme. When you
slip behind the wheel, the engine-turned panel and nifty
speedometer that's lit from behind by a clear acrylic panel are
clear indications that the iconic Thunderbird was on its way the
next year. This has extra gauges to keep an eye on the air ride
suspension - so you know this full-sized Ford is comfortable for
friends and family.
1954 was the introductory year of Ford's famous Y-block V8 motor,
and so it's great to still have one under the hood. But in this one
you also get an upgrade in displacement to the larger 292
cubic-inch unit. In fact, you can instantly see this one was built
for extra power. That's why you have the cool Offenhauser fined
valve covers and the iconic triple set of dual carburetors on top.
While the triple-deuce pack lets the V8 inhale deeply, the
glasspack-style dual exhaust gives it a terrific throaty sound. You
are in complete control of this motor and its rumbling soundtrack
thanks to the five-speed manual transmission. Yes, this classic
droptop gives you modern gears with a proper overdrive! Add in
power steering and front disc brakes, and this was truly built to
be a great cruiser.
This is a distinctive classic convertible that's been done exactly
how you'd build it yourself. So you can skip ahead to the fun part
and drive it home tomorrow. But the only way to do that is to call
today!